For my second board, I wanted to do something for the hipper crowd. I came over this eye catching restaurant in Santiago, Chile while browsing the blogosphere. Wow! Imagine hosting a New Year party in a place like this.

I cannot tell you all the details about this restaurant because I spot it on Plateforma Arquitectura, a Spanish-speaking blog. Simply looking at the pictures is already a treat.

The boutique hotel movement responded to our desire to bring our home to the hotel. Then people got inspired by the interior design of these hotels and bring the best into their home. The same happens between restaurants and home cooking. But when you look at Restaurante Mercat, the modern fashionable decor has a homey atmosphere.

For a party like this, I needed an invitation card that dares to be different for your New Year’s Eve Party. The New Year Soiree (NTC) invite, designed by Bonnie’s StylePress, has more to offer than your average New Year card.

What is next for 2008?

I am living you with this testimony of good design. I hope 2008 will be full of brilliant design, stylish entertaining and fine living.

For my part, I am starting the year with 8 week end of vacations. I will bring you more stories from my trips. Right now the cities in our radar seem to be: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New York, Boston, Seattle and Toronto (for its PodCamp conference in February).

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At Home with Kim Vallee is a blog about stylish living and easy entertaining where you will discover time-saving ideas, inspirations, and my best finds. I cover everything from home decor, design, food, party ideas to living in style with kids.